We have a strong intellectual property practice consisting of lawyers, engineers, and patent agents. We are well equipped to steer matters in Copyright, Trademark, Design, Geographical Indication, and Patenting. We take each of this Intellectual Property from its nascent stage of ideating and advising, filing, compliances and successfully resolving contentious matters. 

We specialize in IP Valuation and have a passion to educate Indian Businesses regarding IP Valuation, its monetization, and the intangible property and the value they hold in their hands. 

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We structure, conduct due diligence, and acquire IPs for MNC’s and advise on bundling of rights, licensing, assignment for Indian and cross-border transactions. We have successfully prevailed on complex copyright and trademark infringement matters and steered unprecedented judgments in our Client’s favor. 

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We actively contribute by research and suggestions to the requisite offices when new legislation is being passed. In view of the fast-moving IP atmosphere with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ projects sphere headed by the PMO office, we work with Universities and Government bodies to facilitate the same. 

 

Patent 

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The team of techno- lawyers combine the scientific temperament and needs of the client to provide on-point advice.  We consistently and consciously update our knowledge and give relevant advice to the clients.  Our core competency and knowledge in Mechanical, Electronic, Chemistry and Biotechnology team helps us while drafting and filing national and international patents.  

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We offer complete patenting solutions under one roof such as Prior Art search; Patent drafting; Patent filing & prosecution in India, and other parts of the world including USA, Europe, Australia, China 

 

Copyright 

 

We specialize in copyright law across different industries, offering a broad range of services including but not limited to  

• Filing and prosecuting applications  

• Advising on Agreements for licensing, selling and/or Purchasing copyright 

• Guiding and resolving disputes relating to copyrights 

• Assisting in search and seizure operations 

 

We have also successfully represented our clients in intricate legal battles. Furthermore, we offer counsel on artist management and celebrity endorsement contracts. 

 

Trademark 

 

Our team of experts regularly advice our clients on the selection, search, filing,  pre and post registration prosecution,  litigation, licensing and assignment related transactions in the Indian jurisdiction  as well as on cross border trademark prosecution matters.  

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We also work with automated software for trademark watch of our entire trademark portfolio and advise our client’s on monetising, enforcing and prosecuting their trademarks.  

 

 

Design 

 

We assist our clients for the filing and registration of their design applications. The objections raised by the Design office are complied with after detailed discussion with the client and understanding of the idea and concept. We advise our clients and offer them customised solutions for any disputes arising out of infringement of their protected design.  

 

 

Geographical Indication 

 

Our experts guide and assist in fulfilling the 3-fold objective of the Geographical Indications of Goods [Registration and Protection:  

• Protect the interest of the producers 

• Protect the consumers by preventing unauthorised imitations 

• Promote the goods in the international market   

 

 

 

Anti-counterfeiting 

 

We have extensive experience in guiding and assisting our clients in the area of anti-counterfeiting and   piracy   by enforcing their brands with the help of court order, police and investigation agencies.  

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Our Managing Partner Mahua Roy Chowdhury has experience of conducting more than 500 raids and enforcement actions all over India.  She has been assisting and advising clients Hewlett Packard, Qualcomm, BMW, Diageo, Thomson Reuters, Symantec, TATA-Starbucks, TATA Motors on varied issues.  

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She has procured Jon Doe Orders and permanent injunction against kingpin counterfeiters from various courts of India. 

 

IP Valuation & Monetisation 

 

Our Managing Partner, Mahua Roy Chowdhury started advocating valuation and monetisation of Intellectual Property more than two decades ago, when the concept was unknown in India.  She has held several workshops to propagate the concept of valuation and monetisation of Intellectual Property, from the legal and economic perspective and is invited to speak in various forums.  

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She has been a speaker on several forums for propagating this subject.